ARUGULA VICHYSSOISE

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Blender     Potato     Quick & Easy     Leek     Arugula     Chill     Simmer     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup finely chopped white and pale green part of leek, washed well (about 1 leek)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 small russet (baking) potato, peeled, grated coarse (about 3/4 cup), and reserved in water to cover
2 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups packed arugula, washed well and spun dry
3 tablespoons half-and-half or heavy cream
1 slice of homemade-type white bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small plum tomato, seeded and diced, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a small heavy saucepan cook the leek with salt and pepper to taste in 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat, stirring, until it is softened, add the garlic, the potato, drained, and the broth, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the potato is very soft. Stir in the arugula, simmer the mixture, covered, for 1 minute, and in a blender purée it in batches for 2 minutes, or until it is completely smooth. Transfer the purée to a metal bowl set in a larger bowl of ice and cold water, stir in the half-and half, and chill the soup, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until it is cold.
  • While the soup is chilling, in small heavy skillet cook the bread cubes in the remaining 1 tablespoon over moderate heat, stirring, until they are browned, transfer the croutons to paper towels, and season them with salt. Divide the soup between 2 bowls and top it with the croutons and the tomato.

Annkie Dipuo
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I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone who loves arugula or who is looking for a healthy and delicious soup.


Christa Wafula
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover arugula. It is also a very healthy and delicious soup.


Kizito Johnmary
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This soup was the perfect way to warm up on a cold night. It was creamy, flavorful, and had a beautiful green color. I will definitely be making this again.


Emon Reza
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I would have liked it better if it was a bit thinner.


Sp Khan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Foysal Hosen
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with some more salt and pepper.


Ganru Njeru
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious. The arugula gave it a really nice flavor.


Jacob Daniel
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This soup was delicious! It was so easy to make and it was a great way to use up some leftover arugula.


Beth Botonis
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I loved the unique flavor of this soup. The arugula gave it a really nice peppery kick. I will definitely be making this again.


Benjamin Deleasky
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I would have liked it better if it was a bit thinner.


Jibonchnra Shill
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I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Harry Magar
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better with some more salt and pepper.


MOHAMMAD NAZIM
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! It was absolutely delicious. The arugula gave it a really nice flavor.


Tajamal Abbas
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This soup was delicious! It was so easy to make and it was a great way to use up some leftover arugula.


Ajit Kumal
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I love the unique flavor of this soup. The arugula adds a nice peppery kick. I will definitely be making this again.


michelle hollifield
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This arugula vichyssoise was a hit at my dinner party! It was creamy, flavorful, and had a beautiful green color. I will definitely be making this again.